RE: Showtime for Pattern flying?
I finally flew my Showtime for the first time today. About 3 minutes into
the first flight I was really comfortable with this plane. It was a little
strange at first since I am used to flying the 28% Extra, but it was nice.
I set the plane up with triple rates:
Low was Don's settings he posted here.
Mid was the recommended low rate in the manual
High was the recommended high - but I think I only used 35 degree's on the ailerons
I flew the plane without the SFG's installed. The plane needs more right thrust,
pulled to the left pretty good on up-lines. It had very little coupling in knife edge
at low and mid rate, mine wanted to roll upright just a little. The CG seemed just
right at 7-1/2!QUOT! back for the leading edge at the fuselage, 45 degree up-line let
go and it stayed on track for a few feet and just slightly started to taper off.
Landing was a little fast, but it was not a problem, I had a 15x8 APC prop on it
but I also have a APC 16x6 to try out.
Setup:
OS 120 4 stroke
Hitec 5645's all around
SWB aluminum arms all around
Rudder servo in the tail
2400 Lithium Ion Rx pack
MPI switch and regulator
True Turn FAI aluminum spinner